Overview

A young writer descends into madness. Alienated, neurotic, and plagued by guilt, Michele retreats from reality, loses interest in work, and comes to the brink of suicide before being sent to an asylum for shock therapy. Escaping from the asylum, Michele returns to his boyhood home, where he learns the reasons for his present mental state.

Cast

Jacques Perrin, Lea Padovani, Ilaria Occhini, Gianni Garko, Rosemary Dexter, Pier Paolo Capponi, Francesca De Seta, Kitty Swan

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What is "Almost a Man" about?

A young writer descends into madness. Alienated, neurotic, and plagued by guilt, Michele retreats from reality, loses interest in work, and comes to the brink of suicide before being sent to an asylum for shock therapy. Escaping from the asylum, Michele returns to his boyhood home, where he learns the reasons for his present mental state.

When was "Almost a Man" released?

Almost a Man was released in 1966.

Who stars in "Almost a Man"?

The cast includes Jacques Perrin, Lea Padovani, Ilaria Occhini, Gianni Garko.